Thousands Flee As Typhoon Menaces The Philippines
A powerful cyclone is tracking its way to the Philippines. NPR's Scott Simon gets the latest from reporter Aurora Almendral, in Manila.
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Key Al-Qaida Leader Reportedly Killed In Pakistani Raid
Adnan Shukrijumah, who allegedly planned bombings in London and New York and served as the head of al-Qaida's external operations, was killed by troops near the Afghan border, Islamabad says.
Liberian President's Ambitious Goal: No New Ebola Cases By Christmas
President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf hopes to have no new Ebola cases by Dec. 25. But with the virus popping up in remote places and crossing over from neighboring countries, the battle is far from over.
China's Ex-Security Chief Arrested On Corruption Charges
Zhou Yongkang, a senior Communist Party official who retired in 2012, has been under investigation for bribery for months.
A Year After Typhoon Haiyan, The Philippines Braces For Another Big Hit
Typhoon Hagupit is expected to hit just north of where last year's devastating storm made landfall — and then cut a path toward the capital, Manila.
Charges Of Crimes Against Humanity Dropped Against Kenyan Leader
The first case of crimes against humanity leveled against a sitting head of state has ended with the prosecutor of the International Criminal Court dropping all charges against Kenya's president, Uhuru Kenyatta.
Murder Of American Teacher In Abu Dhabi Shocks Nation
The murder of a American teacher in a mall in Abu Dhabi on Monday has the wealthy — and foreigner-friendly — Arab emirate in shock.
Sweden's Tolerance Is Tested By Tide Of Syrian Immigrants
One-third of the residents in the city of Sodertalje are from the Middle East, many of them recent arrivals from Syria. The influx is testing Sweden's liberal immigration policies.
Hong Kong Visitors Tour Protest Site Where History Is Being Made
During quiet times of the pro-democracy protests, some people bring their kids to the main camp for a civics lesson. And to witness the extraordinary: a pro-democracy demonstration on Chinese soil.
ICC Drops Charges Against Kenya's President
But the chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court reserved the right to bring new charges against Uhuru Kenyatta. The Kenyan leader said he was excited and relieved at the decision.